Frequently asked questions
Does a talisman actually work?
We don’t claim it does. A bujeok is a folk tradition, and this site is for entertainment and cultural enjoyment. Many people find that writing a wish down and keeping it in sight is a nice way to remember what matters to them — that’s the spirit here.
Is this religious?
Traditional talismans come from Korean folk belief, Buddhism and Taoism. The talismans you make here are original designs written in a script invented for this site, not copies of religious talismans, and you don’t need to hold any belief to enjoy them. Read about their history.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
Yes, it’s free, and there’s no sign-up. Your talismans are remembered in this browser with one cookie. If you clear cookies, your list on My talismans disappears, but every link you saved keeps working.
Why do you ask for my birthday?
To find your animal in the Korean zodiac for the seal, and to check that you’re 13 or older. We don’t store your birthday — only the animal. More in our privacy policy.
My animal isn’t what I expected.
The Korean zodiac year starts on Lunar New Year (Seollal), which falls between January 21 and February 20. If you were born in January or early February, you may belong to the previous year’s animal. Find your year in our table.
Can I write my wish in Korean or another language?
Yes. Write it in any language, up to 50 characters. The brush writes your sentence on the talisman in Yeongbumun, our talisman script: every letter, in any language, becomes one made-up character. Only the key you can download from your talisman’s page reads it back. Your sentence itself appears on your page and, if you like, on the wallpaper.
Can I make one for someone else?
Of course — many people do, especially for health or exams. Use your own birthday or theirs for the seal; either is fine. Then share the link or send them the wallpaper.
How do I set it as my wallpaper?
On your talisman page, tap Save wallpaper. On iPhone, choose Save Image, then open Photos, tap the image, tap the share button and choose Use as Wallpaper. On Android, open the image in your gallery, tap the menu and choose Set as wallpaper.
Is my wish public?
No. Your wish is private unless you turn on Show my wish publicly. Others who open your link see the talisman and its meaning, but not your sentence.
How do I delete a talisman?
Open it from My talismans and tap Delete this talisman at the bottom. The link stops working right away, and the wish is permanently erased within 30 days.
Can I get a printed one?
Not yet. Tap Get it printed on your talisman page and leave your email if you’d like a single message when printing launches.
Why must I be 13 or older?
Children’s privacy laws set special rules for users under 13, so we keep the site for ages 13 and up.